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GET OUT: Terps Basketball, Chocolate in Fallston, Beerfest in Baltimore

Get the weekend started tonight with some downtown shopping specials.

The weekend guide gets started early with a three-hour downtown shopping special for the ladies. In the sports fan mood? Head to College Park for a pivotal men's basketball game Sunday.

There are other local events for your enjoyment, too, including a chocolate dance sensation and an art event.

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Why Go: The Terps are struggling lately and could use your support to get back in the NCAA Tournament picture. Plus, the tipoff's not too late, so you don't have to worry about waking up late for school or work.

Pricing: Buy tickets here for as little as $10

Where/When: 2315 Belair Rd., Fallston; Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight

Why Go: This event features chocolate samples, snacks, soft drinks and a variety of ballroom dancing to fill the night. You can even BYOB.

Pricing: $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. Order tickets here.

 

3. GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Where/When: Downtown Bel Air; Thursday, 5–8 p.m.

Why Go: It's three hours of bonus shopping in downtown Bel Air organized by the Downtown Alliance, just for the ladies. Not only can you stock up on some gifts for your man—or treat yourself—but the downtown bars and restaurants will be providing specials, too. If you drink make sure to get a designated driver or .

Pricing: Free to participate

 

4. ADDICTED 2 ART

Where/When: Rockfield Manor House; Sunday at noon

Why Go: Everyone who attends will take home a piece of art from a local talent. Make sure to get there in time for the 2 p.m. lottery. There is a cash bar for this fundraiser, which benefits the Rockfield Foundation and the Harford Artists Association, and food will be provided by . (See attached flyer.)

Pricing: $50 per ticket in advance

 

5. MAX'S ANNUAL BELGIAN BEER FEST 

Where/When: Max's Taphouse, 737 South Broadway, Baltimore; Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. each day

Why Go: With free entry and more than 120 authentic draft and 175 bottled Belgian beers, what else is there to know? Just make sure to rent a hotel or find a sober driver when you leave.

Pricing: Free entry; pay for beer, food

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